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Minoz 65 Mg Tablet

Manufactured by: Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Composition: Minocycline
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Minoz 65 Mg Tablet is an antibiotic which is used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria in the lungs, reproductive organs, and skin. This medicine may cause teeth discoloration in children. It may also increase the risk of sunburns when exposed to sunlight.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Minoz 65 Mg Tablet

  • Diarrheasevere
  • Dizzinesssevere
  • Loss of appetitesevere
  • Headachesevere
  • Skin rashsevere
  • Hearing impairment
  • Tooth discoloration
  • Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
  • Indigestion
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Minoz 65 Mg Tablet

Onset of action

The time required for this medicine to reach the maximum concentration is 1 to 4 hours for an immediate release tablet and 3.5 to 4 hours for an extended release tablet.

Duration of effect

The time until which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Minoz 65 Mg Tablet

  • Bacterial infections

    Minoz 65 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and cholera.
  • Acne vulgaris

    Minoz 65 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Acne vulgaris which is a type of skin disease that causes pimples.
  • Meningococcal Meningitis

    Minoz 65 Mg Tablet is used as a prophylactic treatment for Meningococcal Meningitis only when there is a high risk of this disease.
  • Skin and Structure Infection

    Minoz 65 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Skin and structure infection like cellulitis, wound infection, or cutaneous abscess caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus.
  • Chancroid

    Minoz 65 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of chancroid which is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection characterized by painful genital ulcers.
  • Gonococcal infection

    Minoz 65 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of gonococcal infection which is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Minoz 65 Mg Tablet

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Minoz 65 Mg Tablet or any other tetracyclines.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already the time for your next scheduled dose.
  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

  • Description

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Instructions

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

  • Warfarinmoderate
  • Ethinyl Estradiolmoderate
  • Digoxinmoderate
  • Calcium gluconatemoderate
  • Live cholera vaccinesevere

Disease interactions

  • Colitis

    moderate
    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis. Inform your doctor if you have any history of gastrointestinal diseases. Report any incidence of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in stools to the doctor immediately. Drink an adequate amount of water to prevent dehydration and to maintain electrolytes level. Your doctor may discontinue treatment with this medicine based on your clinical condition.

Food interactions

  • Do not take this medicine with iron and calcium preparations since these preparations may reduce the absorption of the medicine. Maintain a time gap of at least 2 to 3 hours in between such preparations and the medicine to avoid their interaction.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Minoz 65 Mg Tablet as instructed by your doctor. Do not consume larger amounts than prescribed. Drink an adequate amount of water to prevent the irritation of the intestine. It is advised that you do not take this medicine with iron and calcium supplements. Inform the doctor if you experience any undesired effects.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

General warnings

  • Photosensitivity

    - Minoz 65 Mg Tablet may increase the risk of sunburn reaction. It is advised that you do not get exposed to sunlight while receiving this medicine. Patients should be counseled about these reactions and should discontinue the treatment if any symptoms of skin rash appear.
  • Impaired liver function

    - Minoz 65 Mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases or active liver diseases due to the increased risk of liver injury. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. The treatment should be discontinued if the liver function values are not normal.
  • Impaired kidney function

    - Minoz 65 Mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with a history of kidney diseases or active kidney diseases due to the increased risk of kidney injury. Close monitoring of renal function is recommended while receiving this medicine. Discontinue the treatment if any signs of elevated urea levels are observed.
  • Pediatric population

    - Minoz 65 Mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children less than 8 years of age due to the risk of permanent teeth discoloration.
  • Drug-resistance

    - Usage of Minoz 65 Mg Tablet without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are resistant to the medicine.

Other details

  • To be taken on an empty stomach
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

It works by stopping the growth of bacteria by interrupting the protein synthesis.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Tetracyclines
Schedule
Schedule H

References

  • [Internet]. 2017 [cited 25 July 2017]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/21239
  • Minocycline Oral: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 25 July 2017]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682101.html
  • DailyMed - MINOCYCLINE- minocycline hydrochloride tablet, film coated [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 25 July 2017]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=8082a9be-4b03-45ad-9501-28ee7aa573eb
  • Prescribing medicines in pregnancy database [Internet]. Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). 2017 [cited 25 July 2017]. Available from: https://www.tga.gov.au/prescribing-medicines-pregnancy-database
  • TOXNET [Internet]. Toxnet.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 25 July 2017]. Available from: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/search2/f?./temp/~0Y8AJf:1

Related Questions

  • Question:

    Hello Dr, I have been using Minoz 100 tablets for long time for my scalm itching problem the moment i stop taking tablets itching starts again after 3~4 days. So how can i get rid

    Answer from Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi

    You are probably suffering from what Dermatologist call urticaria. Common causes are food allergy, infection or drugs ta

  • Question:

    Hello Dr, I have been taking Minoz 100 for my scalp infection. Infection disappears completely  after taking 3~4 tablets but again reappears if i stop taking the same. So d

    Answer from Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi

    Please don't use minoz without prescription and supervision of a dermatologist. Kindly send photos and detailed history

  • Question:

    Does the antibiotic medicine Minoz OD causes dryness and itching on the skin? Am on a 20 day course of this medicine and after 10 days my skin has started to get dry and it's

    Answer from Dr. Pinanky Jadhav-Adhe

    Minoz is an antibiotic. It won't cause dryness. It's probably some cream you are applying that is causing dyness. Stop u

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